Subjectivity
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating the Nuances of Subjective Behavior
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Exploration of Subjectivity:
The journal delves into the concept of subjectivity from multiple angles, examining how personal experiences and identities are shaped by societal norms, cultural narratives, and historical contexts. - Interdisciplinary Approach:
Subjectivity employs an interdisciplinary approach, integrating insights from psychoanalysis, sociology, cultural studies, and philosophy to foster a comprehensive understanding of the subjective experience. - Critical Examination of Power Dynamics:
A consistent focus is on the power dynamics that influence subject formation, including issues of gender, class, race, and sexuality, highlighting how these factors contribute to the construction of individual and collective identities. - Impact of Technology and Media:
The journal investigates the impact of technology and media on subjectivity, particularly how digital landscapes and algorithmic cultures shape self-perception and interpersonal relationships. - Focus on Contemporary Issues:
Subjectivity emphasizes contemporary societal challenges, including health, climate change, and neoliberalism, exploring how these issues affect individual and collective subjectivities.
Trending and Emerging
- Health and Well-Being:
An increasing number of papers are focusing on the subjectivity of health and well-being, emphasizing how personal experiences and societal expectations shape perceptions of health, especially in light of recent global health crises. - Digital and Algorithmic Influences on Identity:
Emerging themes related to the impact of digital technology and algorithms on personal identity and subjectivity are becoming central, exploring how online interactions and digital profiles influence self-conception. - Environmental Concerns and Subjectivity:
There is a growing interest in how climate change and environmental issues affect individual and collective subjectivities, particularly regarding reproductive decisions and lifestyle choices in response to ecological crises. - Neoliberalism and Subject Formation:
Research increasingly examines the relationship between neoliberalism and subjectivity, investigating how economic systems and ideologies shape personal identities and social relations. - Intersectionality in Subjectivity:
There is a notable trend towards exploring intersectional perspectives within subjectivity research, highlighting how overlapping identities such as race, gender, and class interact to form complex subjective experiences.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Psychoanalytic Frameworks:
There has been a noticeable decrease in papers strictly adhering to traditional psychoanalytic theories, as contemporary analyses tend to incorporate broader interdisciplinary perspectives rather than relying solely on classical psychoanalytic frameworks. - Historical Subjectivity Studies:
Research focusing on historical narratives of subjectivity, particularly those that do not connect to current socio-political contexts, has become less frequent, as the journal shifts towards more immediate and relevant contemporary issues. - Static Views on Identity:
There has been a waning interest in static or fixed views of identity, with more emphasis now on fluid and dynamic understandings of subjectivity, reflecting the evolving nature of identity in a globalized and digital world. - Overly Theoretical Expositions:
Papers that are heavily theoretical without practical implications or connections to real-world issues seem to be less common, indicating a shift towards applied and experiential research. - Isolation of Subjectivity from Social Context:
Previously, there were more analyses that isolated subjective experiences from broader social and political contexts; recent publications have increasingly integrated these aspects, signaling a decline in this particular analytical approach.
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